Derma E | New Packaging Reveal!

Derma E has long been a brand I've seen people talk about, but I've never tried it. It's not sold anywhere around me, and if I'm being totally honest, I found the packaging cheap and I wasn't sure if it was a reflection of the brand. So fast forward to a month or so ago, I was offered the chance to try out a couple Derma E products, especially because they are rebranding and want people to see their new design. I practically wanted to jump for joy, because the environmentally-friendly/organic-loving skincare freak in me can so get behind the Derma E brand, and now the Marketing professional in me can stop being a chump and get over my distaste for their packaging and branding. Trivial I know, but I work in the marketing field, for goodness sake! I get picky about weird things like that - even when I KNOW I would like the products!

I was sent the Derma E Hydrating Day Cream in the old packaging, and the Hydrating Night Cream in the new redesigned packaging. I don't think you need to be a marketing professional to see just how much the aesthetics have improved...

Ok, let's back up a little bit and talk about Derma E as a brand. I so love what they stand for. Their mission states that they're committed to creating products that are healthy, good for your well-being and good for the natural environment. Their products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, SLS, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors, gluten, soy and GMOs. As they've rebranded, their mission has stayed the same and their products haven't changed either - they just decided to give themselves a face lift. 

If you look through these pictures, you can see the big upgrade! On the left is the old packaging, and on the right is the face lift! I absolutely adore the new packaging - I think it looks classy, elegant and actually looks more "natural". I think that's what peeved me so much about the old packaging - it didn't convey that the brand cared about good ingredients and the environment. The new frosted glass, lighter blue, and simpler logo convey a more natural brand. I have to imagine they did some crowd sourcing to see exactly what people thought about their new look before rolling it out, because it really is spot on design!

All packaging aside, the products themselves are wonderful, too! I have been using the Hydrating Day and Night Creams (each $29.50 for 2 oz) for the last couple weeks and my skin has absolutely loved them. I have normal to combo skin that's been changing almost daily since having a baby (hormones gone crazy!), and this has worked for me when my skin has been drier and even on days when I'm an oil factory. 

Both the day and night cream have hyaluronic acid to help plump up the skin and retain moisture. The day cream works great under makeup and the night cream is a little bit thicker to really nourish the skin as you sleep. Both are lightly scented, nothing that lingers and nothing offensive that attacks your nose.

If the nearly $30 price tag turns you off, consider for a moment just how much product you get. You get 2 whole ounces  - that's a lot of product! These will easily last me three months or more, plus the ingredients are pure and natural and the packaging is nice sturdy glass. All pluses! 

The newly rebranded Derma E line (seen above in its entirety) will roll out now through March 2017. You can find Derma E products at Ulta, Whole Foods, CVS, local co-ops, and other stores, as well as at dermae.com!

What are your thoughts on their packaging face lift? Do you think it looks more natural? Let me know! 

Herbal Choice Mari Organic Facial Scrub

Exfoliation is so important for your face (and skin, too, but that's a post for a different time!). It helps your skin turn over and regenerate new cells, and it helps clear up clogged pores. I choose to exfoliate my face a few times a week and I love how soft, smooth, and healthy it makes my skin feel. Recently, I've been putting the Herbal Choice Marie Organic Facial Scrub to the test.

This scrub is a very intense, rough sugar scrub. This is not for the faint of heart. If you like a really deep, gritty scrub that needs to be used with care - look no further. If you prefer soft exfoliation, this isn't for you. Personally, I like an intense exfoliation, even when it's borderline bad for my skin. 

The ingredients for the Herbal Choice Mari scrub can't be beat - organic brown sugar, organic vegetable glycerin, natural sea salt, organic grape seed powder, organic olive oil, organic shea butter, kaolin clay, organic geranium oil, organic sweet orange oil. If you like to keep it natural, look no further than this!

This scrub is vegan and free of chemicals, gluten, surfactants, SLS, detergent, soy and corn. It's also cruelty-free. The packaging is gorgeous, high-quality bio-energy glass packaging. Be careful not to shatter this all over your shower floor if you like to exfoliate in the shower!

The scent of this scrub is very herbal. I don't mind it at all, and if you're a fan of the scent of essential oils, chances are you'll love this. 

To use, take just a dime sized amount and rub it gently on your face. Don't massage it in too hard, this could easily scratch your face or create micro-lacerations if not used with care. Rinse when complete. I can feel the soothing oils in this scrub when I rinse it away and my skin feels clear of any dead skin or product build up. 

Overall, I enjoy this scrub. It might be better used as a body scrub because of how intense it is, but I'll continue to use it. It's affordable, natural, and effective and I'd definitely recommend checking it out. 

You can purchase your own Herbal Choice Mari Organic Facial Scrub for $15.95 (4.4 oz) from Nature's Brands.

GÖTZ Bad Ischl Facial Tonic

I went a good stretch of time where I didn't use a toner in my skincare routine. It seems kind of pointless, right? That was my thinking at least, and boy was I wrong. A toner helps get rid of any remaining dirt on your face and it also helps the products you put on after sink in better to the skin. For the last couple years, I haven't been without a toner and it's now an essential part of my skincare routine. 

For the last couple weeks I've been trying out the Gotz Bad Ischl Oxygen Facial Tonic as my toner. This is a 100% organic and natural product, free of parabens, alcohol, and fragrances. It's also cruelty-free. It's made with Bad Ischl thermal water (which contains oxygen, minerals and trace minerals) Edelweiss, daffodils, grass and other plant extracts. 

The Gotz tonic is specially made for oily and blemished skin, as it aims to reduce oil, soothe redness and minimize spots, blackheads and enlarged pores. 

To use, spray the product on to a cotton round and wipe it evenly on face and neck after cleansing. As you can see, the product does show a bit of color on the cotton round, but it doesn't appear on the face. Apply serum and moisturizer following application of the toner. 

I do like this product, and I especially like that it's formulated with high quality, organic ingredients. My one gripe is that it smells kind of strange. In the bottle it smells like tea, but when it's diffused through the spray nozzle, it takes on this weird "feet" smell to me. Call me crazy. It doesn't linger, thankfully, so it's not really something that turns me completely off to using it.

I haven't noticed it clearing my blemishes any faster than normal, but it's hard to really know it's effectiveness in that arena as my skin is still balancing out hormonally since having a baby. My skin has also been far more dry since having my son, so I also can't speak to it's oil-reducing properties. What I do know that it's refreshing, natural and feels nice. Would I purchase it again? Probably not, because it's quite expensive for the amount of product you get (2 oz) and this girl shops on a budget! 

If you're looking for an all natural toner to test out and the price doesn't spook you, you can purchase the Gotz Bad Ischl Facial Tonic on Amazon for $35 here.

Shir-Organic Skincare

I try to keep my skincare natural. I like products that are formulated with good, clean ingredients, so naturally when Shir Aesthetics reached out to me to see if I wanted to try some of their products, I couldn't say no. 

They sent me a sampling of their Shir-Organic line and I loved trying out the products! This is only a handful of what they carry, so if you don't see something fit for your skin's needs here, make sure to check out their website here.

Here's what they sent me...

• Pure Algae Soothing Gel - Provides hydration and soothing for sensitive or irritated skin. Also fortifies skin against environmental stresses. Reduces redness and inflammation, encourages skin renewal and soothes.

• Pure Revitalizing Pomegranate Serum - Helps skin regenerate itself, reduces signs of aging and moisturizes. Contains high levels of vitamin C to help prevent cell damange. Perfect for mature, dry and aging skin. This smelled really good and felt nice on my skin.

• Pure Eucalyptus Serum - Cleans and heals inflammation with its antibacterial properties. Won't clog pores or feel greasy, and will also moisturize the skin. Tightens pores, balances oil production and reduces acne breakouts. I really liked this and would consider purchasing a full size.

• Pure Red Lava Mineral Mask - Helps skin prone to break outs by absorbing oil and treating breakouts with salicylic acid. Calms and heals the skin.

• Pure Mango Butter Mask - Made for dry or dehydrated skin, mango butter and pulp work to enhance the skin's natural moisture barrier. Makes skin supple and improves elasticity. It's very hydrating on the skin. 

• Pure AHA Treatment Scrub - Both a physical and "chemical" exfoliant, this product works to slough away dead skin. AHAs help other products absorb in to the skin, so any treatments used following will sink in better. I loved this scrub and would love to have it in a full size. 

• Pure Avocado Moisturizer - Ideal for those with dry and dehydrated skin, this moisturizer penetrates the skin, helping provide smoother, softer skin. Also protects against free radicals and signs of aging. 

• Pure Sugarcane Microderm Peel - Helps get rid of tired dead skin for a more youthful appearance. Hydrates and evens out skin tone. Stimulates collagen production to plump the skin. 

• Pure Coconut Oatmeal Cleanser - Removes dead skin cells and strengthens skin with coconut oil. Gently cleanses, hydrates and prevents signs of aging.

• Pure Eucalyptus Cleanser - Deeply cleanses and disinfects the skin without causing dryness. Soothes and relieves irritation. This was really nice and good for those who suffer from acne.

• Pure Grapefruit Moisturizer - Improves collagen production for smoother looking skin. Helps clarify, heal, hydrate, tone and prevent blemishes. Balances oil production and reduces the effect of free radicals. I really enjoyed using this moisturizer and would consider purchasing it. It smells great!

If you prefer your skincare to be made with quality, natural ingredients, I'd highly recommend checking out Shir-Organics. The products smell great, work well and aren't loaded with gross chemicals. 

Oz Naturals | Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser

It's no secret, I like to keep my skincare simple and as healthful as I can for my skin. By that I mean, no unnecessary chemicals or harsh ingredients that aren't good for your skin. I also like to experiment with different skincare items that fit that bill, so I was excited to get the chance to try the Oz Naturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser. 

This face cleanser is free of parabens, alcohol and sulfates. It is filled with good stuff for your skin like organic rosehip oil, ocean minerals, and vitamin E. These ingredients aim to gently cleanse the skin and naturally unclog pores. 

Here's the full list of ingredients: 

Overall, I like this face wash. It's very basic, and it doesn't strip my skin. It's good for day or night washing, after a full face of makeup. As you can see above, it's clear and it doesn't really have a smell. I like that the ingredients are mostly natural and good for the skin. 

One con is this stuff will burn your eyes. At night when I was my face, I usually like to rub in my face wash in front of a mirror, but if I even opened my eyes when I was massaging this in to my face, my eyes burned like crazy. I don't know what in this stings so bad, but it's not cool. Because of this, I'm not sure I'd buy it again, but if you like the ingredients and don't mind keeping your eyes shut tight while washing, buy away! 

You can purchase this face wash on Amazon for $22.49 (4 fl oz.)

Michael Todd | Intensive Cream Lip Treatment

It's no secret - ya'll know I'm a big Michael Todd fan. (Didn't know? See what I mean here and here) Their all natural products agree with my skin and have been long standing favorites of mine. I know there's a lot of YouTube + beauty blog hype about Michael Todd, but I can promise you it's all legit. Full disclosure: Michael Todd sends me a lot of products to try, but nearly all of what they've sent me, I've also bought myself (even before it was sent to me).

Anyway, today I'm talking about the Michael Todd Intensive Cream Lip Treatment, a product totally new to me. The main goal of this lippie? To ward off signs of anti-aging on your lips. Seems kind of crazy, right? But hey, who wants wrinkly, indented lips that don't hold lipstick?! Not me.

The ingredients in the product are good, and all vegan! The key ingredients are what's worth looking at more extensively. Soluble collagen: a protein naturally found in the skin, plumps and smooths the appearance of fine lines in the skin. Hyaluronic Acid: Naturally occurring molecule, attracts water to the skin's surface to plump with the body's own moisture. Actimp: peptide blend extracted from the White Lupine Flower, restores elasticity and firmness, proven to increase collagen production by 95% in 10 days. Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Juice: Soothes, heals, and has anti-inflammatory properties. 

This is a very slippery, thin lip cream that smells citrusy and feels wet on the lips. It's not intensely hydrating and doesn't last too long on my lips. For that reason, I like to put it on when I'm getting ready in the morning just for something slippery on my lips.

I use this, obviously, for preventative measures, as I don't have super wrinkled lips just yet. If you do have lined, aged lips, take a look at the before/after pictures on the Michael Todd website, and you'll have this thing in your cart in no time. 

Is this product essential in your skincare routine? No. Is it the best lippie I've ever used? No. Is it something I'll repurchase? Probably not. But it IS something targeted at a certain crowd with a specific skincare need - and if you fit that target, this is right up your alley. Natural, vegan anti-aging skincare that works is hard to come by, but Michael Todd knows how to make a quality product that fits the bill. 

The Michael Todd Intensive Cream Lip Treatment ($48 for 0.5 oz) can be purchased online at michaeltoddusa.com. 


Have you used anu anti-aging lip products before? Let me know what you've tried! 

Bella Organics Deodorant Creme | Review + GIVEAWAY!

Sooo, things are going to get personal here today on Glazed Over. Maybe it seems goofy that today's post is all about deodorant, but if you're in to natural products like me, perhaps you understand the everlasting hunt for the best natural deodorant. 6 out of 7 days a week or so, I wear natural deodorant (the 7th being an aluminum-based antiperspirant deodorant day - usually reserved for heat waves and stressful days). It's just nice to ditch the bad chemicals and keep things simple. Seriously, just google how bad aluminum in deodorant is for you! It's linked to breast cancer among other icky things. 

ANYWAY. This past week I've been trying out the Bella Organics Deodorant Creme in Vanilla Mint, a product that's completely new to me, and my first foray in to the deodorant "creme" world - a.k.a. you have to stick your fingers in the tub and slather it over your armpits instead of using a stick or spray. 

This deodorant creme is made with natural and organic ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Organic Arrowroot Powder, (Vegan), Organic Sunflower Oil,  Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Aluminum-Free Baking Soda, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract, and Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil.

To apply, take a pea sized amount and rub it in to your armpits and voila! Because this isn't an antiperspirant, so it doesn't keep me completely dry throughout the day, I do tend to reapply this on my lunch break to keep me fresh. The vanilla creme scent smells reminiscent of toothpaste, but not in a bad way. Minty scents make me feel clean, and I especially love the scent of peppermint essential oil so I dig it. 

The size you see above is just a little tester, but you can order a 2 o.z. jar for $10.25 at the Bella Organics website where they have a variety of other scents as well. 

Overall, I really liked this deodorant. My hunt for the perfect natural deodorant has not ended yet, but I do think that I'll make a purchase of a larger size of the deodorant creme in the future because it is a really nice option. 

One lucky winner will get the chance to try their own Bella Organics deodorant creme. Just enter below. Sorry, this contest is open to US residents only. 


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Keomi Skincare - All Natural Organic Soap

In the past year, I've gotten more in to bar soaps. I'm typically a body wash girl through and through but something has switched in me and bar soaps are my new fave. The last week or so I've been trying out a line of natural and organic soaps by Keomi Skincare. They sent me four sample bars to try in the scents Golden Crown, Sea Breeze, Luscious Lavender, and Green Tea Goddess.

Keomi Skincare's soaps are crafted in small batches using the cold-process method to preserve the oils they're made with. The soaps base is created with 10 organic vegetable, fruit and seed oils, and shea and cocoa butters and scented with pure aromatherapy-grade essential oils. 

Each soap is made in the USA, organic, and vegan. They're free of: GMOs, colorants, preservatives, sulphate, petroleum byproducts, and nuts. Healthy ingredients - I love!!

These soaps are creamy, they lather up really nicely and they have a lovely herbal scent.  In the shower they've got a really strong soothing scent, but the smell doesn't linger afterwards. If you like the smell of essential oils, you will love these. I really enjoyed using these soaps and will definitely consider purchasing them again in the future.  

You can purchase a 3-pack of these soaps (which are much larger in size than the images above) for $22.97 on Amazon.

Landeva Organics

Natural and organic living is something I am passionate about. I try to eat mostly organic foods with ingredients I can recognize, and I also like to use beauty products that are organic and natural. I truly believe in the power of using products that are naturally derived, and I've found that my skin absolutely loves it when I keep things simple. 

My transition to healthier eating, and using organic and natural products began about a year and a half ago, and in this transition I've stumbled upon many different products and I've shared many of them with you. See here, here and here for just a few examples. 

I've recently come across another brand of products that I've really been loving, called Landeva Organics. Landeva Organics is a Canadian company with an awesome philosophy: "We know that beautiful skin on the outside comes from within. We also know that by watching what we eat and taking care of our bodies from the inside we become more beautiful. So, in considering healthy choices we can’t leave out the biggest organ of the body: the skin. The skin is the largest organ of your body, and is responsible for many basic and essential functions in it, and anything we put on it can be easily absorbed into the body through the pores. We have to take care of it to like what we see in the mirror"

I've got a sampling of some of their products to share with you. I'd highly recommend checking this company out - they have affordable, natural products that are really great! I am in love!

Argan Shea Face Balm ($28, 2 oz.) - This balm is super thick, formulated with organic mango, argan oil and shea butters, and lightly scented with essential oils. There are many ways you can use this product - as a facial moisturizer, or as a cleansing balm, or a deep conditioning treatment for the hair, or for mega-hydration on any dry areas like elbows, cuticles, hands, you name it! 

I found this product to be a bit too hydrating for my combination skin, so I used it to hydrate my very dry hands. A little bit (like seen above) goes a LONG way, so I take just a dollop and then squeeze some lotion on my hands and mix them together before going to bed. I wake up with really soft, hydrated hands. I really really like this product, and especially love how versatile it is! Natural products with simple ingredients such as this really can be used for just about anything!

Nourishing Detox Facial Soap ($9, ~4 oz.) - Facial soaps seem to be all the rage lately. And after using this one, I totally get it. This soap aims to detox the skin without stripping it of essential moisture and oils. The bar contains activated charcoal and Moroccan clay, goat's milk, and plant oils to draw out impurities and keep blemishes at bay. It's lightly scented with essential oils. 

You're really getting a quality product here. According to Landeva's website, "Each bar of soap is handmade from scratch in small batches using the traditional cold process method, then naturally air-dried for at least 6 weeks to create a heavier, longer-lasting bar."

I like to use this as my morning cleanser as it's really gentle and works great at getting off any excess product leftover from my nighttime skincare regimen.

Hair and Body Oil ($29, 3,8 fl oz.) - The hair and body oil by Landeva is made up of a variety of oils including argan oil, Camellia seed, jojoba, avocado and coconut oil enriched with vitamin E, and pure essential oils for fragrance. This smells like citrus and really did make my hair feel super soft. I prefer to use it on my hair as an overnight treatment, prior to washing it the next morning. It washes out nicely and makes my hair feel soft. You can use this oil on your hair, body, or as a cleansing oil. 

Rose Nourishing Toner ($20, 3.8 fl oz.) - I got a little sample of the Rose Nourishing Toner and really enjoyed it. Those of you who read Glazed Over often, or know me personally, know I love all things rose-scented. This toner is very gentle,  and is effective at sweeping away any leftover makeup or impurities left on the skin. 


Have you tried Landeva Organics? How do you incorporate organic and natural items in to your daily life? Let me know!

DrJ Organics | Eye Lifting Creme + Facial Elixir Review

Is it just me, or have organic skincare options become more widely and easily available? I find that I really don't have to look too hard to find something new to try that's made with friendly organic ingredients, even at big box stores like Target! I'm loving it! 

If you keep up with Glazed Over, you know that I review many organic skincare options (see here and here for a couple examples) because I prefer them in my own skincare regimen, but I also want to bring my readers different options of all price points that ya'll can try for yourselves. Today I've got some products from DrJ Organics that I've been testing out. This brand is new to me, but I've been using the heck out of these for the last month and am ready to let you know how I feel about them.

The cool thing about DrJ Organics products? They're vegan, all-natural, and certified organic, and are always made without using parabens, phthalates, GMOs, artificial dyes, petroleum and other harmful ingredients.

Toners are a consistent part of my skincare routine, especially lately, and I enjoyed giving DrJ's Pure Organic Facial Elixir a try. This toner smells like citrus and does a nice job of refining pores and refreshing the skin. This product is formulated with cucumber extracts to minimize pores, blueberry and aloe leaf to heal the skin, and chamomile to detox the skin and help combat aging. This can be purchased directly on the DrJ Organics website for $30.

I always always ALWAYS use an eye cream morning and night because I want to combat aging even now in my 20s. Moisturizing the eye area is essential to anti-aging and so I never go without one. The DrJ Eye Lifting Creme (pictured above) is one of the thinnest eye creams I've ever used, but that's not to say it's bad. It's formulated with cocoa and shea butters to soften the under eyes, and sunflower seed oil to firm the skin. I didn't notice any major differences in my undereyes, but I just found I paid less attention to that area, which is a good thing as I often focus on them as they're prone to dehydration lines. I don't really expect to notice big differences in my undereyes from eye creams because I use them more for prevention than instant results. This eye cream can be purchased from the DrJ Organics website for $45.

Overall, I really enjoy using both of these products. They are a bit spendy, but I love that they're organic and free of chemicals and harmful ingredients, and oftentimes that comes with a spendier price tag.

Have you tried anything from DrJ Organics? Let me know in the comments!

Pavay Organics

As a blogger, I test out many products - some natural, many not... but in my own daily skincare I prefer to use more natural products. And as I've switched many of my skin creams and face washes over to natural products, I've found my skin really loves the switch and has responded well to it. So naturally, I was excited when given the chance to review a slew of products by Pavay Organics.

I really like this statement from their website: "Our extraordinary line incorporates over 70% of only the best certified-organic ingredients from around the globe, and is also 97% naturally derived. These incredible ingredients are then scientifically formulated to create the best skin care products possible that meet our Organically Effective promise."

I was sent three products - their retinol eye cream, the cooling hydra-gel face mask, and their face bar for normal/oily skin. Let's get right to the goods...

My most favorite product was the Face Bar ($32 for 4 oz). This bar is made with ionite™ clay harvested in Arizona. The zinc in the clay is said to aid a multitude of skin issues, including eczema, dry skin,and acne, as well as other skin problems. I love using this as a morning cleanser to remove any oil or dirt that comes to the surface of my skin as I sleep. It has a subtle fruity scent, and it lathers nicely. You might be hesitant, thinking that a bar of "soap" is going to dry your face royally, but I can guarantee you this does the exact opposite. It cleans without drying and it leaves the skin refreshed and hydrated.

I found the Cooling Hydra Gel Mask ($44 for 4 oz) to be nice as well. This mask is formulated with vitamin E and aloe to really penetrate the skin and provide a boost of hydration. This is different than any mask I've tried, as it goes on clear and is almost liquid-like. It slowly firms up to a sticky consistency on the skin, and as it dries it has a pleasant cooling effect and it smells nicely of aloe. It did irritate my eyes slightly, and they stung on and off for about a minute, but that quickly subsided. I left the mask on for 20 minutes, and after I washed it off, my skin felt hydrated and even..

The only item I wasn't head over heels for was the Retinol firm and lift eye cream ($58 for o.5 oz). This wrinkle cream is infused with antioxidants and restorative oils, and aims to regenerate sagging skin by lifting and firming and eliminating fine lines. This cream is formulated with pure vitamin A retinol, C and E, pomegranate, sea buckthorn berry and certified organic essential oils. I think the retinol is just too strong for me, as I found my eyes burned when I applied the cream to my under-eye area. Pure vitamin A is often drying too, which unfortunately was the case for me. I have very dry under eyes to begin with, so a formula this intense just isn't meant for me. If you have oilier under-eyes or more mature skin, I think this cream could be for you.

What natural skin care items have you been using? Have you tried anything by Pavay Organics? Let me know!

Natural Skincare: Organic Rosehip Oil

If you would have told me 5 years ago that one day I would slather oils all over my face, I would have laughed you out of town and told you you're crazy! But think about it - up until lately, oil-free products were all the rage! I was gung-ho about oil-free everything, certain that my combo/oily skin needed not a drop more oil than it already had. But things have changed within the last year or so, and I have to say - I'm now a total oil lover. Whether you have oily or dry skin, it doesn't matter. Oils work for most all skin types. I am prone to being oily, but using a face oil does not make me more oily than I already am. In fact, some oils even aid in keeping you less oily!

A while ago I was browsing the aisles of TJ Maxx (one of my favorite things to do) and I came across this Organic Rosehip Oil by Rosehip Plus. I snatched this up for $9.99. You might be thinking - $9.99 for a 1 oz bottle? But believe me - this will last me a long time. 

Rosehip Oil is super simple to use. After thoroughly cleansing my face, toning, and using an eye cream in the evening, I put 3-4 drops of this on my hands and massage it in to my face, using it as my nighttime moisturizer. Rosehip oil is orange, and while it looks kind of daunting to spread over your face, it won't leave it looking orange. I prefer to use this at night, but I do know many people mix it in with their moisturizer for the morning.

If you're wondering what's so special about Rosehip Oil and why I love it, there's a bunch of reasons! Rosehip Oil helps reduce the appearance of scars (and stretchmarks in other areas of the body), hydrate and soften skin, promote skin elasticity and texture, improve appearance of dry skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

I love using Rosehip Oil as my nighttime moisturizer. When I wake up in the morning my skin feels hydrated and refreshed. I don't have many wrinkles yet, but I like the idea of prevention with this product. I especially love that Rosehip Oil is all natural and organic, so I don't have to worry about weird chemicals being absorbed through my skin. I would highly recommend this if you want plump, healthy skin and natural wrinkle minimization.

Have you tried Rosehip Oil? Let me know in the comments!

Glazed Over in Radish Magazine!

I've got some exciting news to share today! I was recently approached to put my writing skills to the test for Radish Magazine, a local healthy living magazine! It's been quite some time since I've done any writing for something other than Glazed Over, or work, so I had some fun putting together my top natural products for healthy, nourished skin for Radish. If you're in to healthy living, you'll find lots to read on Radish's website. They have tons of great articles with topics like selecting seeds for your garden, juicing at home, shopping green and much more!

I had so much fun putting together some of my favorite natural products to share with all of Radish's readers, and now you! You can read the full article online, here. 

What are your favorite organic and natural products?